Is Defenders of the Earth sad?

Barely. Less sad than 88% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does Defenders of the Earth leave you hopeful?

Yes. More hopeful than 81% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Defenders of the Earth easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Defenders of the Earth violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Defenders of the Earth scary?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Defenders of the Earth

Name: Defenders of the Earth
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure
Released: 1986
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Lou Richards, Peter Mark Richman, Peter Renaday, Buster Jones, Ron Feinberg

Created by Lee Falk

On Syndication

19861 season65 episodes21 min7.7 / 10

A 1986 animated superhero team-up blending classic comic-strip characters with sci-fi action, built on generational legacy and optimistic adventure.

Defenders of the Earth is an American animated television series produced in 1986, featuring characters from three comic strips distributed by King Features Syndicate—Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician—opposing Ming the Merciless in the year 2015. Supporting characters include their children Rick Gordon, Jedda Walker, Kshin, Mandrake's assistant Lothar, and Lothar's son L.J. The show lasted for 65 episodes; there was also a short-lived comic book series published by Star Comics, created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita, Sr.. The closing credits credit Rob Walsh and Tony Pastor for the main title music, and Stan Lee for the lyrics. The series was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel as part of Sci Fi Cartoon Quest.

Clusters

Weekly-Reset Team Adventure Comfort

Genres

Animation Action & Adventure

Keywords

Magic Based On Comic Superhero Team Teen Superhero Superhero Teamup Animation Alien Invaders Son Of Superhero Sci-fi & Fantasy

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Defenders of the Earth sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Does Defenders of the Earth leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Defenders of the Earth easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is Defenders of the Earth violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Defenders of the Earth scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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